Both the mezcal and this bar do not disappoint! You'll find a young, hip crowd dancing to a live band here and throwing back cocktails mostly made with mezcal.

This is lively historic cantina spot with simple, bohemian flair - very popular with locals and expats. There is a small bar upfront and a large back patio with a band playing Latin music at night. Come here to try out your dance skills and get a taste of how Meridian's party!

Think of this as Mérida's Smorgasbord. With live music frequently scheduled, there are about 20 food, drink and artisan pop-up stalls to choose from in an open courtyard. This is a great evening hang!

At this sleek restaurant north of el Centro, Chef Roberto Solís (Per Se, The Fat Duck, Noma) presents haute cuisine to Mérida with modern interpretations of original flavors and regional roots. Definitely worth a trip for an amazing meal, but you'll want to hop in a quick uber / cab there and save the steps for another day. Must have a reservation.

Make a reservation here for a unique gastronomic experience that modernizes traditional Yucatecan dishes in a colonial mansion setting.

Located in the bustling Parque Santa Lucia, Chef Sara has a passion for mixing Oaxacan and Yucatecan flavors for a new Mexican experience. They also have a "speakeasy" style bar, Malahat (try a reservation) that you can find via the unmarked door in their parking lot.

Come here to experience classic Yucatecan fare. It was named after the chaya, a green spinach-like plant originally used by the Mayans for food and medicine. Our families had lunch after a long day of hacienda-hopping in the peninsula and everything was delicious. You can't go wrong. Make sure to go to the Chaya Maya Casona location near Casa Lucia, down the street from the stunning Coqui Coqui Residence and Perfumeria (a great place to pick up something to take back home).

Start the day with a visit to one of Wayan’e’s two locations. These are authentic and delicious tacos in a no frills joint. Once they’ve sold out, that’s it for the day – so best to make it your breakfast taco run (they close at 2pm).

This café is environmentally conscious and passionate about cultivating a sustainable world. They serve healthy vegetarian and vegan fare all prepared with local or organic products.

A new concept house with art exhibits and shops that sell beautiful, locally produced goods (clothes, jewelry, home goods) right on the main drag, Paseo de Montejo. Great place to stop for a gift for a friend... or yourself!

This is a true home kitchen experience - you're basically eating in their living room steps away from the three cooks. It is very popular and well known for breakfast, especially the "Huevos Motulenos." A popular spot for veggie friendly options.

Cool off at this old school ice cream parlor that serves both classic and more unique flavors. There are a couple of locations in town - one on Paseo Montejo or the one next to Plaza de la Independencia. The latter shop has been open for over 100 years and is a great place to grab an outdoor table to people watch.

A modern gelato shop with creative and unique flavors including a special that they serve on Mondays, "Frijol y Puerco" (that's right, pork and beans), which is a take on a traditional dish served in family homes across the peninsula... on Mondays.